HIGH tea is on offer in the Throne Room at Auckland Castle in Bishop Auckland

Tickets are now on sale for The Butterwick Hospice at Bishop Auck- land’s ‘Ladies Afternoon Tea’ on Friday, October 31 from 1pm.

There will be over 16 stalls selling a range of products including, jewellery, stationery, beauty products, bedding and soft furnishings, fine wines and champagnes, French pastries and Christmas cakes, individual designed greetings cards, and hand crafted chocolates.

Carol Foster from Go Ahead Hats will also be giving a demonstration of designer millinery.

Guests are then invited to the Throne Room to be served afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones with cream and jam, toasted tea cakes and cakes, with a selection of teas or coffees. Tickets are £12.50. All proceeds from the event will go to the Butterwick Hospice in Bishop Auckland. Ring 01388 603003 for more details or to book.